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Cy vs Kato

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cy

Boy #2,349 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sun, shepherd"

Origin: Old Persian (via Cyrus)

Cultural Roots

American Western Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,349
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kato

Boy #2,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"second of twins"

Origin: Luganda

Cultural Roots

Ugandan Ganda Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,796
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cy Rank #2,349
Kato Rank #2,796

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2796 for Kato.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cy or Kato more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Kato at #2796 in the United States.

What do Cy and Kato mean?

Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin). Kato means "second of twins" (Luganda origin).

Are Cy and Kato boy or girl names?

Cy is primarily a boy name. Kato is primarily a boy name.

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